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About the Book

The Senior's Tai Chi Workout is the first complete guide for mature
adults to help them achieve their goals of greater mobility using Tai Chi
exercise. This easy to follow format starts with a detailed description of
each exercise, accompanied by a clear series of photographs of Master Domingo
Colon himself showing each movement step-by-step.

Master Colon has developed a unique method of teaching Tai Chi so that each
practitioner is able to perform the exercises safely and efficiently for
maximum benefit. Special attention has been given to the correct alignment of
the knees, spine, shoulders and neck, which are areas of concern for many
older adults. His concise approach combines his training as a physical
therapist and his 40 years of Tai Chi experience to help re-establish healthy
patterns of movement to make everyday tasks much easier to accomplish.

There are so many physical and mental benefits to be gained by learning the
exercises in this book, which include: better balance, increased flexibility,
greater blood and lymphatic circulation, deeper and easier breathing, superior
muscle tone, and better memory, focus and concentration. And the best part is
that the reader will start feeling some of these positive results right away
after just a few practice sessions, because the explanations are very easy to
follow.

This workout guide begins by discussing the principles and concepts of Tai
Chi so that are important considerations.

Then the Meditation Section provides a method to calm and focus the mind
before the more challenging exercises to follow. This technique emphasizes
deep, diaphragmatic breathing, positive visualization, and physical postures
that help to invigorate the body and mind.

This is followed by a series of Chi Kung (energy and breathing exercises)
that increase general flexibility, circulation and flexibility in individual
areas of your body. Many may choose to perform these exercises on a daily
basis to maintain or improve their conditioning. The exercises are gentle
enough that they may be done every day.

The next section is a detailed step-by-step description of the Wu Chi Tai
Chi Form. This is the series of beautiful and graceful Tai Chi flowing
exercises usually seen in demonstrations of Tai Chi. Clear and simple
instructions, with accompanying photos, allows anyone to easily learn these
movements and immediately begin to benefit from them. Extreme attention is
given to providing safe instructions, breathing techniques and all required
information without burdening the student with unnecessary detail.

At the end of the book, there are several sections that act as additional
references about the benefits of the exercises, correct breathing techniques
and advanced meditation and relaxation exercises. Information is provided to
allow all readers to conveniently communicate with us to have questions
answered.

About the Author

After investigating various exercise and health systems for more than three
years, Master Domingo Colon began his study of Tai Chi in 1965.

He found in Tai Chi the perfect combination of exercise, meditation,
philosophy and self-defense, providing a superior balance of mind and body
development. One important requirement was that the system he chose to study
would be one which he would be able to continue for the rest of his life, if
he so desired. Observing that many Tai Chi practitioners continued to study
even when quite advanced in age and in fact improved over time, he chose Tai
Chi as his health system to study in depth.

He devoted over 18 years to studying intensely with three leading
authorities of the art; Masters Wm. C.C. Chen, C. K. Chu and B. P. Chan all in
New York City.

By 1975, he had developed the necessary skills to be appointed Chief
Instructor by Master C. K. Chu.

In 1978, he founded the Tai Chi School of Westchester, where he currently
conducts classes in all facets of Tai Chi including Tai Chi Forms, Chi Kung,
Taoist Healing Techniques, Breathing Exercises, Meditation and Stress
Reduction, Taoist Philosophy, Chi Development and Energy Channeling for
Health, and Self Defense, Sparring and Weapons Techniques.

He has assisted many students in preparing to compete successfully in Tai
Chi tournaments, and has served as a certified judge at these events since
1980.

Since 1971, Master Colon has taught numerous special courses for many
Tri-State companies, civic groups, colleges, continuing education programs,
hospitals and other health facilities. He has appeared many times on cable
television and radio shows and is a contributor to specialized publications
dealing with the martial arts and Chinese healing methods.

He has also designed specialized programs for seniors and individuals with
special needs, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Arthritis and
many others.

Master Colon has an extensive and diverse teaching schedule, besides a full
time schedule teaching at the Tai Chi School of Westchester in Bronxville New
York, currently teaching at: St. Mary's Children's Rehabilitation Center,
Hebrew Home for the Aged, Dobbs Ferry Seniors Center, Rye Brook Seniors
Center, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Greenwich Hospital. Master Colon
also assists others and participates in scientific research to document the
many benefits of Tai Chi.

Master Colon also studied physical therapy, working primarily in sports
medicine, and in 1992 was certified as an Adaptive Fitness Instructor trained
to teach aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises to the physically
challenged.

This unique and extensive background in Tai Chi and physical therapy allows
Master Colon to teach a highly effective and safe synthesis of Eastern and
Western healing methods.

Having taught senior's Tai Chi classes since 1980, Master Colon created
special programs and teaching methods that are ideal for seniors, by carefully
analyzing both seniors' needs and the fundamental principles of Tai Chi.

These programs take into consideration the special needs of seniors
beginning Tai Chi, including possible limitations in range of motion due to
arthritic conditions, discomfort from injuries, surgeries or illness,
challenges to memory, and years of lack of exercise.

These programs are easy to learn, require only a modest investment in time,
and provide many benefits. Seniors see a dramatic improvement in their
balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, circulation, endurance, energy,
mental focus and concentration after performing these Tai Chi exercises.

It is Master Colon's mission to help the many diverse populations with
restrictions or special needs to experience Tai Chi's countless benefits.

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